The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Managey Powys (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Anderson Road, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDesmond Anderson Primary School
Primary · Very close
Thomas Bennett Community College
Secondary · Very close
Atelier21 Future School
Independent · 704m away
Broadfield Primary Academy
Primary · 725m away
Southgate Primary
Primary · 788m away
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 945m away
Hilltop Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Seymour Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Desmond Anderson Primary Academy take?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Desmond Anderson Primary Academy?
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy is in Crawley, RH10 5EA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Desmond Anderson Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Desmond Anderson Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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